Carbajal leads in race for 24th Congressional District
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Both candidates for the 24th Congressional District held watch parties during Election Night on Nov. 5. Thomas Cole met…
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Former State Senator (D) and former Santa Barbara City Council Member (R) react to Tuesday’s Election Night Results
Former City Council Member Dale Francisco (R) and Former State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D), pictured left, right…
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EXCLUSIVE: UC Santa Barbara history Professor Rudolph “Butch” Ware and Dr. Jill Stein appeal to voters disillusioned with Trump and Harris
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The optics of the Green Party campaign are unlike any other— with Presidential candidate Doctor Jill Stein partnering…
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Shandon area polling location moved to Creston Community Center due to staff shortage
SHANDON, Calif. – The Shandon polling location has moved to the Creston Community Center at 5110 Swayze St. in Creston, as of 1:00 p.m. today. Due…
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Central Coast voters getting thousands of ballots in before the polls close
Voters rush to get their ballots in by the election deadline on the Central Coast. This was the box at the Solvang Veterans…
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EXCLUSIVE: Green Party’s Dr. Jill Stein and Butch Ware gain momentum in Santa Barbara days before Presidential Election
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—It’s a movement that’s gaining momentum. “For decent wages, for housing that we can afford. Right now, one out of every…
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County Planning Commission approves Rosewood Miramar Beach development proposal
MONTECITO, Calif. – On Friday, the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission approved a proposed expansion at the Rosewood Miramar Beach. The…
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San Luis Obispo County using Dominion Scanners to Process Ballots
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif – Poll workers have been processing returned ballots for about two weeks now, and say they are impressed by the early turnout.…
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Thomas Cole calls media watchdog report a “smear attempt”
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Thomas Cole, congressional candidate for California’s 24th District, is calling a media watchdog report on his previous…
Continue Reading Ballot returns so far at a modest pace in Santa Barbara County with about 174,000 still out there
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – In early October, Santa Barbara County sent out 244,000 vote-by-mail ballots to registered voters. With less than a…
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Parks and Recreation Commission approves planting vacant tree wells with coast live oaks instead of Italian Stone Pines on Anapamu Street
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Though the Italian stone pines have been a part of Santa Barbara’s landscape for over a century, these aging trees have…
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Santa Barbara resident faces potential criminal charges in connection with election sign stealing
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A 43-year-old Santa Barbara resident is now facing charges in connection with stealing election signs for a local City…
Continue Reading Unmasking Misinformation with Dr. G ahead of the upcoming election
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The 2024 election is less than a week away, and with so many different opinions and platforms, it can be hard to tell what…
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Locals say turbulent times could be keeping voters away from the polls
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— Voters say it’s some of the most turbulent times in our nation’s history. The year 2024 has been a polarizing…
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Six year councilman challenged by businessman in Santa Barbara’s District 3 race
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara’s City Council race for District 3 has voters in the densely populated Westside area of…
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Tackling election misinformation
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Election conspiracies threatened the 2020 election and experts are warning of similar dangers in 2024. How did we get here…
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A look behind the scenes at the Santa Barbara County Elections office shows where ballots are processed
Thousands of ballots have arrived for the upcoming general election in Santa Barbara County. They are being verified, accepted and set to be…
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Teenager Elijah Mack challenges State Senator Monique Limón in 21st District race
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A 44-year-old incumbent is running against a 19-year-old in the new 21st State Senate District that stretches from San Luis…
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Campaign sign thefts cost candidates
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.– A homemade sign in Santa Barbara’s San Roque neighborhood reads “Stop Sign Vandals,” and it is next to a sign with…
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Halloween activities in Isla Vista will span several days with stronger rules and many options
The Isla Vista community is gearing up for Halloween activities both this weekend and on Halloween itself next Thursday. In recent years, the large…
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